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Data Visualisation and Storytelling Using Tableau

Programme Fee (S$) Language Duration Effort
1500 English 6 weeks 4–6 hours per week

Course Overview

Data, when presented as an easy-to-understand narrative, has the power to impact decision-making. In the Data Visualisation and Storytelling Using Tableau online short course from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Advanced Computing for Executives (ACE), participants will learn to communicate business insights through data. This data visualisation and storytelling online course focuses on leveraging Tableau to create clear and compelling data visualisations, equipping participants with the tools and skills to extract essential information and translate it into engaging narratives. Throughout the course, participants will engage in practical, step-by-step exercises to explore Tableau’s functionalities and capabilities for data visualisation.

Participants will discover the advantages of visual storytelling in business and learn how to use visual data that communicates clear, accurate and ethical insights. The curriculum includes evaluating the suitability of various visualisation types based on data characteristics, assessing the clarity and integrity of visualisations based on best practices and creating dashboards to communicate meaningful business insights to a diverse audience.

This course is ideal for professionals involved in data analysis and communicating insights to a business audience. These professionals include functional analysts, data analysts and managers looking to refine their data visualisation and presentation skills.

By the end of the course, participants will have gained practical skills to leverage Tableau to collate data and create impactful visual representations in their business context. They will also be able to transform raw data into powerful visualisations using industry best practices for more effective communication. Additionally, the course provides insights into using storytelling as a tool to improve decision-making, allowing participants to convert data insights into compelling arguments using a structured framework.

Course Curriculum

Orientation Module   Welcome to Your Online Campus
Meet and engage with your learning and peer networks as you navigate the Online Campus.

Module 1   Visual Storytelling in Business
Explore the evolution and importance of visual storytelling in business.

Module 2   Data as the Foundation of Visual Storytelling
Discover how to manipulate and use data ethically in preparation for visualisation.

Module 3   Connecting Data to Visualisations
Learn how to visualise data in Tableau.

Module 4   Essential Principles of Visual Design
Explore visual best practices to convey information in an effective and trustworthy manner.

Module 5   Extracting Insights Using Dashboards
Learn how data visualisations can be collated in a dashboard to convey meaningful business insights.

Module 6   Narrative and Presentation
Discover how to use narrative models to create a meaningful data story for your business use case.

Instructors


Ms Samantha Sow

Ms Samantha Sow

Ms. Samantha Sow is currently a Senior Lecturer in the department of Information Systems and Analytics at the National University of Singapore (NUS). She has over 8+ years of experience in Business Analytics and Data Science and she conducts training for both government agencies and corporate clients. Before joining NUS, she lectures at Temasek Polytechnic, teaching Business Analytics and Data Science to professionals, managers and executives (PMEs). Prior to being an academia, Samantha worked in the research and development at Infineon Technologies. Her research and project areas include Business Analytics, Data Mining, Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics. She has a passion for engaging and inspiring participants to enhance their workplace analytics capabilities and increase business intelligence quotient within their organisations. Her interests lie in the applications of data analytics, predictive modelling and optimization techniques to derive actionable insights for commercial effectiveness. She is familiar with typical analytics tools such as Python, R, and SAS, SPSS and Tableau. She also has working knowledge in the area of Analytics, Data Science and Machine Learning. Samantha completed her Master of Education from University of Sheffield and graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor’s in Engineering, First Class Honours. She has also completed THEC (Teaching in Higher Education) and ACTA (Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment). She is a member of the adult associate educator (AEN) by Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), Singapore. Her certifications include: Microsoft Certified Azure Data Scientist Associate. Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate. SAS Certified Predictive Modeller in SAS Enterprise Miner. Tableau Certified Desktop Specialist.

Career Opportunities

Data visualisation is a sought-after and dynamic field, offering diverse career opportunities. Data visualisation skills can be applied in various industries, including finance, healthcare or technology. Data visualisation roles include:

  • Data analysts or business intelligence analysts: Analyse and present data in a meaningful way for informed decision-making
  • UX/UI designers: Create intuitive and visually pleasing interfaces for data visualisation
  • Data journalists: Combine storytelling skills with data to create impactful narratives
  • Information designers or visualisation engineers: Collaborate on diverse projects, from interactive dashboards to immersive data experiences

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Singapore 119391
Telephone: +65 6516 5523
Email: soc-ace@nus.edu.sg

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